Definition:Scalar Projection/Also known as
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Scalar Projection: Also known as
The scalar projection of $\mathbf u$ onto $\mathbf v$ is also known as:
- the scalar component
- the scalar resolution
- the scalar resolute
of $\mathbf u$ in the direction of $\mathbf v$.
The notation for $u_{\parallel \mathbf v}$ also varies throughout the literature.
The following forms can sometimes be seen:
- $u_1$
- $\norm {\proj_\mathbf v \mathbf u}$